Post your medium format photos!

**rlmartindale** · 12-07-2021, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by TDvN57

I have the same experience with the highlights blown if I shoot at normal exposure, hence mine is also permanently on -1. Except when the light starts to fade away, then I switch back to 0. Hence the first couple of shots in the morning my highlights are usually blown until I remember to switch back to -1.

I like your approach of exposing for the sky and let the darks follow. It does solve a couple of issues, I'll give a try next time.

Digital is like slide film....if you lose the highlights, they can't be recovered.

So, in the field, we underexpose, but in the studio, we can expose to the right on the histogram until it is just below overexposure and then manipulate in PS or other to bring out the shadows and set levels.

Two completely different ways to "expose" our images,

Thanks for posting some of the raw files. I do think it helps us all make decisions about cameras. And, I think we need to say when images are manipulated when posting here.

Smolk · 12-07-2021, 02:30 PM - **3 Likes**

View of Foxton; Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta IV

**TDvN57** · 12-07-2021, 06:21 PM - **1 Like**

Paragliding is a very popular sport here in Hong Kong. Some of these guys can hang there in the updraft from the sea for hours.

Unfortunately the uploaded jpegs become very soft especially the details of the paragliders. Hence the crop to show how this lens can bring home the bacon.

Smolk · 12-08-2021, 08:07 AM - **4 Likes**

Rolleiflex 2.8F, Munich

texandrews · 12-08-2021, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Mine is the Crown Graphic using leaf shutter lenses with their inherent slower top shutter speed. The Speed Graphic has a focal plane shutter with faster shutter speeds and perhaps more commonly used by the press photographer back in the day. With a monopod, I can also focus with a loupe on the ground glass pretty quick and then use the viewfinder on top for framing/composition.

Ah, gotcha. I didn't realize about that difference---obviously I had a Speed.

**TDvN57** · 12-08-2021, 10:47 PM - **9 Likes**

Some re-edits and recovery from the "hold" bin from our trip to Namibia in 2019.

Gosh when I see these pictures I really want to go back there. After we came back from our trip in 2019 we scheduled a follow-up trip for 2020 (flights and hotels paid), then Covid arrived and we had to reschedule for 2021, then Covid stayed longer and we re-scheduled for 2022. Now Omicron arrived and it looks as if we will have to reschedule for 2023.

In the meantime, I can re-edit old discarded raw files.

#1: Moving dunes around Swakopmund. 645z + 80-160mm
#2: Looking down from a balloon ride at Death Vlei at a dry river bed. 645z + 80-160mm. These dry river beds can sometimes contain a lot of sub-surface water.

Smolk · 12-09-2021, 01:32 AM - **4 Likes**

Rolleiflex 6008i, Rollei Planar 2.8/80mm

Last edited by Smolk; 12-09-2021 at 01:52 AM.

texandrews · 12-09-2021, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by TDvN57

Some re-edits and recovery from the "hold" bin from our trip to Namibia in 2019.

Gosh when I see these pictures I really want to go back there. After we came back from our trip in 2019 we scheduled a follow-up trip for 2020 (flights and hotels paid), then Covid arrived and we had to reschedule for 2021, then Covid stayed longer and we re-scheduled for 2022. Now Omicron arrived and it looks as if we will have to reschedule for 2023.

In the meantime, I can re-edit old discarded raw files.

#1: Moving dunes around Swakopmund. 645z + 80-160mm
#2: Looking down from a balloon ride at Death Vlei at a dry river bed. 645z + 80-160mm. These dry river beds can sometimes contain a lot of sub-surface water.

This dunes image is the best I have seen from you---kudos.

texandrews · 12-09-2021, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

View of Foxton; Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta IV

I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one.

**RICHARD L.** · 12-09-2021, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by TDvN57

#1: Moving dunes around Swakopmund. 645z + 80-160mm

"Photography" is in fact the "action of capturing light". The light on your dunes in Namibia is just sort of "extraordinary". Excellent eye you have, Theuns.

Very Best Regards

**TDvN57** · 12-09-2021, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

"Photography" is in fact the "action of capturing light". The light on your dunes in Namibia is just sort of "extraordinary". Excellent eye you have, Theuns.

Very Best Regards

Originally posted by texandrews

I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one.

Thank you, I appreciate the compliments.

Smolk · 12-10-2021, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one.

Thank you!

tuco · 12-10-2021, 03:50 PM - **4 Likes**

Some old stuff at an airshow
Pentax 6x7, 67 55mm, TXP Tri-X, T-Max Developer

Northrop T-38 Talon by tuco, on Flickr

Pitts Special by tuco, on Flickr

Antonov AN-225 Mriya by tuco, on Flickr

Smolk · 12-10-2021, 04:37 PM - **3 Likes**

Rolleiflex 6008i, 2.8/80mm Planar

**cdd29** · 12-12-2021, 01:07 PM - **3 Likes**

Indianapolis skyline

12-10-2021, 03:50 PM - 4 Likes	#17713
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12-07-2021, 01:30 PM	#17701
rlmartindale Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 176	Originally posted by TDvN57 I have the same experience with the highlights blown if I shoot at normal exposure, hence mine is also permanently on -1. Except when the light starts to fade away, then I switch back to 0. Hence the first couple of shots in the morning my highlights are usually blown until I remember to switch back to -1. I like your approach of exposing for the sky and let the darks follow. It does solve a couple of issues, I'll give a try next time. Digital is like slide film....if you lose the highlights, they can't be recovered. So, in the field, we underexpose, but in the studio, we can expose to the right on the histogram until it is just below overexposure and then manipulate in PS or other to bring out the shadows and set levels. Two completely different ways to "expose" our images, Thanks for posting some of the raw files. I do think it helps us all make decisions about cameras. And, I think we need to say when images are manipulated when posting here.

12-07-2021, 02:30 PM - 3 Likes	#17702
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	View of Foxton; Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta IV

12-08-2021, 08:07 AM - 4 Likes	#17704
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 2.8F, Munich

12-08-2021, 11:14 AM	#17705
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by tuco Mine is the Crown Graphic using leaf shutter lenses with their inherent slower top shutter speed. The Speed Graphic has a focal plane shutter with faster shutter speeds and perhaps more commonly used by the press photographer back in the day. With a monopod, I can also focus with a loupe on the ground glass pretty quick and then use the viewfinder on top for framing/composition. Ah, gotcha. I didn't realize about that difference---obviously I had a Speed.

12-09-2021, 01:32 AM - 4 Likes	#17707
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 6008i, Rollei Planar 2.8/80mm Last edited by Smolk; 12-09-2021 at 01:52 AM.

12-09-2021, 12:26 PM	#17708
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by TDvN57 Some re-edits and recovery from the "hold" bin from our trip to Namibia in 2019. Gosh when I see these pictures I really want to go back there. After we came back from our trip in 2019 we scheduled a follow-up trip for 2020 (flights and hotels paid), then Covid arrived and we had to reschedule for 2021, then Covid stayed longer and we re-scheduled for 2022. Now Omicron arrived and it looks as if we will have to reschedule for 2023. In the meantime, I can re-edit old discarded raw files. #1: Moving dunes around Swakopmund. 645z + 80-160mm #2: Looking down from a balloon ride at Death Vlei at a dry river bed. 645z + 80-160mm. These dry river beds can sometimes contain a lot of sub-surface water. This dunes image is the best I have seen from you---kudos.

12-09-2021, 12:28 PM	#17709
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by Smolk View of Foxton; Zeiss Ikon Super-Ikonta IV I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one.

12-09-2021, 01:55 PM	#17710
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,575	Originally posted by TDvN57 #1: Moving dunes around Swakopmund. 645z + 80-160mm "Photography" is in fact the "action of capturing light". The light on your dunes in Namibia is just sort of "extraordinary". Excellent eye you have, Theuns. Very Best Regards

12-09-2021, 10:37 PM	#17711
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Originally posted by RICHARD L. "Photography" is in fact the "action of capturing light". The light on your dunes in Namibia is just sort of "extraordinary". Excellent eye you have, Theuns. Very Best Regards Originally posted by texandrews I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one. Thank you, I appreciate the compliments.

12-10-2021, 02:14 AM	#17712
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by texandrews I missed this one last time I looked in here---really love this image. OOF shots can be pretty trite/gimmicky, but this one is a honey. I've recently liked another couple of yours I've seen as well, but not as much as this one. Thank you!

12-10-2021, 04:37 PM - 3 Likes	#17714
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 6008i, 2.8/80mm Planar